Linda Adeline Thurber

Rio: Linda Adeline Thurber, age 75 of rural Rio, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, August 23, 2017 in Rio. A memorial service for Linda will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, September 8, 2017 at the Kratz-Smedema Funeral Home with Chaplain Dennis Richards officiating. Relatives and friends may call on the family at the funeral home from 4:00 p.m. until the time of services. Linda was born on December 2, 1941 to Clarence and Jernette Gassen. She was united in marriage to Darrell Thurber on Sept. 10, 1966 in Pardeeville. Linda enjoyed being a stay at home mother to four children. Those who were close to Linda knew of her love for her chickens. Linda found her greatest joy with her children and grandchildren. Linda will be sadly missed and mourned by her children, LeRoy Thurber of Rio, Loretta Thurber (Scott Wrenzenski) of Reedsburg, Lois Thurber and Linda (Terry) Christopherson both of Rio; seven grandchildren, Dylan, Stella, Artie, Brianna, Greg, Sidney and Lorin; her siblings, Marvin Lange, Ken(Gloria) Gassen, Leona Lange and Melvin Lange; several other relatives and friends. Linda was preceded in death by her parents and her husband in 2013. The Kratz-Smedema Funeral Home in Cambria is serving the family. For more information or online condolences please visit www.kratzfh.com.